Federal agents searched more than a dozen homes Tuesday in a crackdown on so-called maternity tourism operators who arrange for pregnant Chinese women to give birth in the U.S., where their babies automatically become American citizens.

SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) — Sweet Briar College will shut down this summer because of financial issues. The private women’s college in Sweet Briar announced the Aug. 25 closure Tuesday in a news release. The…

The second location of Orangetheory Fitness in Arlington is coming to Ballston, just two blocks from the Metro. After opening in Rosslyn last summer, franchise owner Mark Steverson said the reception has been good enough to…

Fairfax County Police are investigating an incident involving spotlighting the agency’s helicopter, creating dangerous visibility issues for the pilot and crew. While returning to the helicopter base in Fairfax on Feb. 24 around 8 p.m., the…

FAIRFAX, Va. – A new task force will examine use of force and community relations policies for the Fairfax County Police Department as an 18-month-old investigation into a fatal police shooting that prompted the probe…

WASHINGTON — The National Park Service predicts the cherry blossoms’ peak bloom dates to be April 11- 14 this year. The park service announced the prediction during a news conference Tuesday morning. Mike Litterst, NPS spokesman…

WASHINGTON — While dogs are known to be man’s best friend, sometimes they’re a dog’s best friend too. That’s especially the case for two dogs found in Southeast D.C. Wednesday morning on Firth Sterling Avenue. One dog…

Alexandria makes a top 10 list of the “Best Downtowns in America” from Livability.com. It ranks Alexandria No. 6 on its list. Livability.com says it considered a number of factors in compiling its list, including…

Winter weather has made its mark on the D.C. area, and potholes are becoming more prevalent, too. Check out some of the pothole photos from around the region and submit your own photos and locations. (Photos)